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THERE’S TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY: EXPANDING THE NOMOLOGICAL NETWORK OF BURNOUT THROUGH THE PERSON-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)Burnout is a psychological syndrome consisting of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced personal accomplishment. It is associated with a depletion of intrinsic resources that results from prolonged exposure to ... -
THREE FACETS OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: THE POTENTIAL MODERATING INFLUENCES OF MINDFULNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND VACATION ON SELECT WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Workaholism is well-known for the negative effects it has on workers, including poor individual health and an inability to separate oneself from work. Furthermore, a strong positive correlation between workaholism and work ... -
TRACIT: Comparison of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Using Targeted Vs. Traditional Monitoring in Young Adults
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-22)Obesity is a growing concern in young adult populations; however, this age group often demonstrates reduced treatment engagement and success as compared to older populations. Previous research has attempted to increase ... -
Treatment Adherence In Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease : Examining Medication Adherence, Appointment Keeping, And Self-Care Behaviors
(East Carolina University, 2015)The present study sought to ascertain whether treatment adherence in a pediatric SCD population is best described as a multidimensional or global construct by 1) examining the relationship between medication adherence, ... -
Uncertainty in the Workplace and the Impact on Employee Health during the 2013 US Government Shutdown
(East Carolina University, 1/13/16)The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact that uncertainty due to the government shutdown has on employee health and wellbeing. The present study aimed to uncover the impact that uncertainty had on ... -
Undergraduates' Perceptions of High School Experiences
(East Carolina University, 2013)Sexual harassment is common in high schools and research has provided in-depth information about the frequency and types of sexually harassing behaviors. Female students experience more sexual harassment and are more ... -
Understanding Counterproductive Work Behavior : Aggressive Employees' Responses to Leader-Member Exchange
(East Carolina University, 2013)This study provides further understanding of the integrative model of counterproductive work behavior (CWB). Specifically, it examined the antecedents of counterproductive work behavior as a function of both traits (i.e., ... -
Understanding Fatigue in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-28)Fatigue is a problematic symptom for adults with SCD and other pediatric populations, but less is known about the experience of fatigue for youth with SCD. The present study described the experience of fatigue in children ... -
Understanding Trauma Reactions in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients and Piloting a Brief Web-based Trauma Intervention Protocol Study (ICD-TIPS)
(East Carolina University, 2014)Background: Approximately 20% of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a medical device that prevents sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and mortality, score above a clinical cutoff on a screening measure ... -
Understanding Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator Use and Activity Level in Pediatric Populations
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)Research suggests that most patients utilize WCDs appropriately. However, very little is known about pediatric cardiac patients prescribed a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD). In other pediatric cardiac populations, ... -
University Students' Perceptions of Stalking : A Mock Law Enforcement Study
(East Carolina University, 2011)This study examined how students from a large southeastern university in the U.S. (N = 177) placed in the position of a law enforcement officer judged hypothetical stalking scenarios. Utilizing a 2 x 2 independent groups ... -
USING A GROUP CONTINGENCY TO INCREASE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND LIFE CLASSROOM
(East Carolina University, 2014)Given the expanding definition of classrooms, it is important to investigate evidence-based interventions to address student behavior in various academic formats. Universities have been using Second Life (SL) learning ... -
Using Assessment Data and Problem Analysis to Match Interventions to Skill Deficits
(East Carolina University, 2013)This study investigated the potential advantages of using Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) and problem analytic frameworks when selecting early numeracy interventions. One kindergarten student was evaluated across treatment ... -
Variables That May Enhance Medical Students' Perceived Preparedness for Computer-based Testing
(East Carolina University, 2000-09)Objective: To identify variables that may enhance medical student’s preparedness for computer-based administration of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Design: A cross-sectional survey of 301 medical ... -
VARIOUS METHODS OF NOTE-TAKING AND HOW THEY COMPARE IN TERMS OF INFORMATION RETENTION
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-26)The use of electronic devices to take classroom notes rather than writing them using pencil and paper is increasingly common. Previous studies have attempted to establish a connection between the use of devices in the ... -
Verbal Behavior Analysis on Pronoun Use by a Child with Autism
(East Carolina University, 2010)There are limited studies that outline prompt-based methods in teaching pronouns to children with autism. The Verbal Behavior Analysis (VBA) approach is a good fit for teaching pronouns because of its emphasis on the ...